Recent content by Badger50NY1

Picking a pair is very difficult unless they are going to spawn at which point the pair will take over 1 end of the tank and not allow any other fish into the spawning area. I have even seen them try to take over 3/4 of the tank. At this time their breeding tubes will be exposed on the bottom...

Go to your local WalMart - get a bottle of Melafix made by API (in pet Dept). Has worked great the few times I have had the problem

I am a little confused as to why you want more suction. I have found the least amount of air the better. Too much air will pull the debris right through the sponge and back into the tank thus defeating their purpose. I have found a moderate air flow works best and keeps my tanks crystal clear as...